Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Mayo
from Simply Recipes
Please welcome guest author Jaden Hair of Steamy Kitchen as she treats us to fabulous shrimp coated with panko and coconut flakes. ~Elise
In my kitchen, there are a handful of Asian ingredients that I’m never out of. There’s the usual like soy sauce, oyster sauce and ginger, of course. But, there’s the other category of foods that are so versatile, they can be used in any style of cooking, whether Asian, Italian or Greek.
And at the top of that list is panko bread crumbs. Panko is a Japanese breadcrumb that really shouldn’t be named “crumb” but rather bread “flakes.” It’s incredibly light, airy and crisp/crunchy when fried.
What I like about panko is that it doesn’t absorb as much oil or grease as regular breadcrumbs and its super-thin flakes create an airy, lacey coating that you can’t achieve with regular breadcrumbs.
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Is 2009 the year of the apartment?
from Upgrade: Travel Better by Mark Ashley
Renting an apartment in lieu of a hotel room is hardly new, but the idea is starting to take off, especially with businesses. Take this report from India’s Economic Times:
Already on a cost-cutting mode, a number of corporates have preferred tying up with operators of service apartments which are 20-40% cheaper compared to hotels. According to global real estate consultant, Jones Lang LaSalle Meghraj (JLLM), there has been a 7% increase in such tie-ups in the last six months, when recession took root in the country. Eyeing the future potential, some of the organised players in this segment like Royal Orchid and Signature Crest have also chalked out expansion plans.[...]“There can be between 20-40% saving, especially with corporate discounts. Moreover, service apartments offer business travellers facilities such as fully-equipped kitchen with self-catering facilities, various bedroom choices, lounge and relaxation areas, etc. Another cost-effective factor is that in service apartments, occupants save on the bar bills, inflated internet and telephone charges as well as restaurant bills that typify most hotels in the 4-5 star category,” [JLLM managing director (west) Pawan] Swamy remarked.
Few chain hotels have made this a top priority yet. Sure, there’s the Residence Inn and the Extended StayAmerica family, and on the classier end of the spectrum, Starwood’s Element.
But the majority of apartments are still small operations, unaffiliated with major chains. And the problem, if we can call it that, is that quality of apartments can vary greatly, and that the majority of rental apartments are targeted to tourists, not business. The market still focuses on “vacation rentals,” instead of business rentals. And what’s good for a tourist isn’t necessarily business-friendly. If you scan the offerings at websites devoted to apartment rentals — such as VRBO.com, Zonder.com, HomeAway.com, VRBO.com, Zonder.com, VacationHomeRentals.com,EVRentals.com, and Rentalo.com, to name just a few — you’ll be hard-pressed to find business-centric properties.
Instead, the short term business-oriented apartment rental market remains highly localized, with small operators working out arrangements with large firms’ local offices. But perhaps a confluence of factors will lead to consolidation of apartments designed for business travelers: Combine an increase in recession-era demand from companies hoping to lower lodging expenses with a decline in hotel investment, and 2009 could be the year of the business apartment.
18 Foods and Drinks That Will Improve Your Mood Tomorrowfrom Chocolate: See what people are saying right now on Technorati
I had to trade in my man card for these. When I had the fresh pico de gallo that I posted yesterday, I felt invigorated the next day. No doubt I was more productive the following day because of that meal. And I don’t think it was the chicken. I think it was the pico. Besides that pico, here are 17 other foods and drinks that will make you feel great the next day. Cucumber water - This was new to me but apparently it is popular in spas. I love cucumbers so I gave it a try. The idea is simple.
Greek Salad Pita Sandwiches
from New: Epicurious & NutritionData's Healthy Dinner Tonight by Monica Reinagel
brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com
Calories 397; Total Fat 20g; Carbohydrates 45g
Pair these flavorful pita pockets with a bowl of soup for a light evening meal—then pack the leftovers for a quick and easy brown-bag lunch. Fresh tomatoes and peppers offer a welcome winter burst of vitamins C and A, while the Feta cheese helps you meet your daily calcium needs. For extra protein, toss sliced grilled chicken in with the veggies. You can save time by making the filling up to two days ahead of time, but assemble the sandwiches immediately before eating to keep the bread from getting soggy. For dessert, have a cup of Mexican Hot Chocolate.
Go to the healthy recipe on epicurious.com
Nutritional Information
Amounts per serving plus the % Daily Value (DV) based on a 2,000 calorie diet:
397 Calories (20%)
20g Total fat (31%)
7g Saturated Fat (37%)
33mg Cholesterol (11%)
775mg Sodium (32%)
45g Carbohydrate (15%)
7g Fiber (29%)
13g Protein (26%)
See the full nutritional analysis from NutritionData.com
